The article critiques the necessity of glyphosate in U.S. agriculture, sparked by President Trump’s executive order ensuring its production through the Defense Production Act. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. associated with the order, emphasized the heavy reliance on glyphosate for agriculture, but the author, Joel Salatin, argues against this reliance, providing alternatives used by non-chemical farmers, such as AI and steam nozzles. He notes that many crops, particularly corn and soybeans, are produced for non-food purposes, questioning the claimed need for glyphosate. Salatin asserts that much of the agricultural output is unnecessary and calls for a reevaluation of farming practices, advocating for deregulation to allow small farmers to thrive without reliance on chemical inputs. He highlights the disconnect between agricultural policies and food security, suggesting a significant portion of current production could be reduced without compromising food supply, advocating for a shift to more sustainable practices in agriculture.